Shenandoah National Park Loop

Shenandoah National Park Loop is a 25 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Oldrag, Virginia that offers the chance to see wildlife. The trail is only recommended for very experienced adventurers and primarily used for hiking, trail running, and backpacking.

DISTANCE

25.0 miles

ELEVATION GAIN

7434 feet

ROUTE TYPE

Loop

backpacking

hiking

trail running

forest

views

wildlife

Did this as a day hike and it took 10:30 hours, I started walking down some wrong paths and taking some detours to see some lookout points so ended up being 26.6 miles. I saw 4 bears, you may want to wear bells or something. It was a great hike overall!

Working on plannign this hike, can't find anything on it outside this website and need to learn about camping options and leg length (by day). Hoping to do it in two days, planning on driving out THU night and hiking, full day of hiking friday and saturday, leave sunday morning early. If anyone has advice I'd appreciate it.

white oak canyon boundary up cedar run to hawksbill, do loop salamander to hawksbill peak. hop on the trail north to stony man. will pass skyland. strony and little stony til you get to nicholson hollow. take nicholson all the way to base of old rag and then hit old rag. 4 peaks can be done in less than 2 days. Corbin Cabin off nicholson a fair halfway point. Can add robertson peak to the trip. Superb mix of creek, river, waterfall, peak, scramble, views. Everything is breathtaking.